Written by Rodney Simon “Gipsy” Smith. Gipsy (also spelled “Gypsy”) Smith was born in a gipsy tent near London, England in 1860; he was “born again” (John 3.3) this date in 1876. Smith worked with the Salvation Army (had high regard for William Booth), with the Methodist, and evangelised among several other groups. He made five preaching trips to America as well as preaching in Australia.